Library courses include topics like information literacy and research skills.
Library Information Literacy (LIBRY 1)
This course is designed to help the student develop information literacy skills and to introduce the variety of information resources and information retrieval tools available in academic libraries. The student learns how to develop research strategies and how to utilize library resources and services to effectively retrieve information in this self-paced course. (UC, CSU)
Advanced Library Information Literacy (LIBRY 2)
This course is designed to further develop the student’s information literacy and critical thinking skills learned in Library Information Literacy. In this self-paced course, special emphasis is given to the Internet as a research tool, online databases, online searching strategies, general and specialized reference books, law reference sources, and career information. (UC, CSU)
Information Competency (LIBRY 3)
Information Competency (LIBRY 3) is an online, 3-unit course designed to empower the student with information literacy skills and enable the student to identify the need for information, develop research strategies, and find, evaluate, use, and communicate information in various formats. The course promotes consideration of the ethical and legal use of information as well as the application of both critical thinking and communication skills. The course combines instruction, hands-on learning and applications, forum discussions, analysis and evaluation of information, learning assessments, and a research project. (UC, CSU)
Information Research Skills (LIBRY 10)
This course is designed to help students select and analyze topics for their research papers, develop effective search strategies, and search credible and reliable information for their research papers. Students will learn to use a variety of research and citation tools that will empower them to write quality research papers and cite sources using major writing styles. (UC, CSU). (2 Units)